Maui, Hawaii, with its blue sky and green trees, is a resort for countless people. But just recently, a catastrophic fire broke out on the island, and the flames were flying and thick with smoke.
Imagine the thrilling scene of a flame burning like a nuclear bomb. However, the people who were truly shocked did not feel the intense flames of the fire, but instead brought a series of eerie visions.
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A spooky wildfire
Did you know Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and world-renowned entertainment superstars Will Smith, Morgan Freeman and Lady Gaga all bought luxury vacation homes in Hawaii. This time, the fire seemed to be sheltered by some kind of magic, and the phantoms cleverly discovered their mansion, as if there were also invisible barriers.
Imagine you standing on a balcony with distant mountains and vast expanses of forest burning in flames, but the flames never set foot in your door. It's like a spectacle in a Hollywood blockbuster.
For local residents, it is not so lucky. Especially the houses next to these mansions, which are called prime locations because local residents have been guarding the land and are reluctant to sell it. Now it is completely engulfed by the fire and turned into ashes, and the scene is comparable to a nuclear bomb explosion, it is estimated that the Japanese will be deeply touched when they see it!
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What is even more shocking is that before the fire, 400 alarms on the entire island of Hawaii actually failed en masse! As if by coincidence, or premeditation, the local population did not receive a single warning message. When they saw the flames overflowing outside the window and the smoke all over their bodies, they suddenly realized that they had missed the best escape time.
Fire makes people realize its power again, and it also makes people think more deeply that fire is not just a coincidence, but what is the truth behind this mysterious event?
Not in a hurry, not responsible, not paying attention
Hawaii in August is a tourist attraction with blue seas and sunny skies, but this August, it has become the "dark moon" in Maui's history. And the culprit turned out to be "Hurricane Dora". It swept in, bringing huge winds and acting as a "catalyst" for wildfires. The flames were almost crazy under the help of the wind.
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Summer sun and flames intertwine, and a town seems to be the entrance to hell. In just four hours, the town was engulfed in fire. What is even more distressing is that despite the intensity of the fire, the grassroots officials on the island of Hawaii seem to be invisible, and the firefighting force has not been in place.
Fast forward to Aug. 12, and the numbers are staggering: fires destroyed 2,170 acres (880 hectares), reduced more than 2,200 buildings to ashes, lost the lives of 89 innocent citizens, and left 1,500 unaccounted for. A human catastrophe, heartbreaking.
However, when the flames of Maui burned, Pearl Harbor, just 100 kilometers away, seemed so peaceful. Pearl Harbor is a powerful military port home to 20,000 U.S. Navy, 4,500 Air Force, more than 4,000 Army and Navy Corps, and 24 commandos. According to common sense, the US military's firefighting helicopter only needs an hour to arrive, and then extinguish the fire with lightning speed.
But what about the real situation? Instead, they chose to stand idly by, citing the fact that "the lives of American soldiers are the first priority when hurricanes hit." Despite the intensification of the fires caused by the hurricane, the rationale pales in comparison at a critical time when Maui people are in desperate need of help.
Ironically, the fire is over, and the former "rescuers" are more like vacationers, and they slowly carry out rescue work. In three days, only 3 per cent of the area was searched and rescued. This is even worse for those affected by the fires.
Everyone knows that there is a golden rule for disaster relief: "72 hours of gold". Because during these 72 hours, stranded people have the highest probability of survival. However, these three days were obviously not used properly.
Conspiracy theories exploded
The inhabitants of Maui experienced an unprecedented fire. After the disaster, the smoke had not cleared, and some conspiracy theories about the truth behind the fire began to spread online, attracting a lot of attention. Local residents couldn't help but ask: "Is this really just a natural disaster?" ”
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They laid out all kinds of evidence. First of all, Maui's prime location has been targeted by foreign capital many times. But local residents were determined not to sell, and the two sides stalemated over the land for decades. When disaster strikes, many low-income neighborhoods are razed to the ground, while mansions in wealthy neighborhoods remain unscathed. Even more shocking was the fact that the siren miraculously did not go off when the fire broke out. Soon after, when the disaster was reconstructed, large tracts of land were forced to be sold at low prices.
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Second, there are rumors that the U.S. military has been interested in establishing a military base on Maui to test their new weapon, the Directed Energy Weapon (DEW). This weapon is roughly equivalent to a laser cannon capable of targeted attacks.
Some enthusiastic netizens even posted pictures on social platforms, in which they could see that the house was completely destroyed, but the surrounding trees were intact. This is very different from the situation of ordinary fires, and is more like the role of high-energy laser weapons.
In order to test this theory, many people refer to the historical record and believe that the United States has a series of inhumane acts against its own people. For example, what unfair land acquisitions, migrations, and other controversial events have occurred in the history of the fifty states in the United States. Texas Mayor Tim Boyd made it clear that the government was not responsible for rescuing the victims, and called disaster relief "something that only a socialist country can do."
All in all, regardless of the truth behind the fire, what Hawaii's residents are most concerned about is how to get back on their feet from this disaster. For governments, the challenge is how to rebuild trust with the people and ensure that they can provide timely and effective assistance to the affected people in future disasters.
There is no harm without contrast
There are also many conspiracy theories about China, such as the flood in Zhuozhou. But did you notice? Among those sharp criticisms was little criticism of China's rescue efforts. Because in the face of disaster, we have always shown unparalleled unity and strength.
The Chongqing wildfires lasted for nearly 10 days, and although the fire was fierce, it did not result in a single casualty. In addition to professional fire and forest fire prevention teams, many people from all walks of life have lent a helping hand, including motorcyclists, catering owners, students, etc. They do not out of duty, but out of concern and concern for their homeland and fellow citizens.
In the Luding earthquake in Sichuan Province, rescuers sacrificed their lives to build makeshift bridges, hands and feet and climbing ropes, facing the undercurrent of the raging river, they may have fear in their hearts, but no one flinches. It was their courage and wisdom that built the bridge of life for the trapped masses.
In the collapse of residential buildings in Changsha, in addition to the rapid arrival of firefighters to the scene, many forces were also quickly mobilized, and medical teams, power teams, construction experts, etc. all contributed to the rescue. In just 72 hours, nearly 2,000 professionals and a large amount of equipment were assembled at the scene of the accident, working day and night, every second to save more lives.
In contrast, which one is better at the rescue? The real answer is not comparison, when a fire hits your home, when an earthquake threatens your life, you will truly feel the safety and warmth that the rescue team brings to you. #时事热点头条说#